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mike_c

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15. it strikes me as odd how many people have raised a reasonable objection...

Wed Mar 5, 2014, 03:32 PM

Mar 2014

...about confessing to a crime in this poll. Cannabis is so much a part of the culture here on California's north coast that it's easy to forget that attitudes are not so accepting elsewhere in the country. My neighbors grow cannabis. My house has a (currently) decommissioned grow room in the attic. A couple of my former grad students who remained in the area are growers. Several of my friends trim, either for extra income or as their primary occupation. I'm talking about people in my age range, e.g. 40s-60s, not just the transient young folks passing through. In summer we routinely sit on the porch, in full view of the neighbors, and pass the bong.

Ten plus years ago my ex tried to win an argument by calling the county sheriff's deputies to the house and offering to narc on me for my cannabis stash (she was not a nice person, I'll be the first to admit). The deputies responded "Ma'am, it's Humboldt County. We're not interested in his pot." Then they left.

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Poll on DUer Pot Usage and the law - Do you use Pot and how would changes in law affect that usage [View all] stevenleser Mar 2014 OP

People should be careful what they post on the internet. JNelson6563 Mar 2014 #1

Good post. I echo that, so please take care if your DU handle reveals your real name and you stevenleser Mar 2014 #2

I live in Humboldt County, CA... mike_c Mar 2014 #9

Honestly, I dont think law enforcement anywhere is going to work THAT hard for a personal use bust stevenleser Mar 2014 #12

Yikes! HappyMe Mar 2014 #4

Why? You think the Feds will get a warrant based on a Poll on the DU? n-t Logical Mar 2014 #37

Warrants? We don't need no stinking warrants! Not Sure Mar 2014 #53

this is a really bad idea. cali Mar 2014 #3

LOL, Why? n-t Logical Mar 2014 #38

I'll be the first to answer "Other" Proud Public Servant Mar 2014 #5

yup .... littlewolf Mar 2014 #46

I look forward to your "would you embezzle money from work" & "do you cheat on your FSogol Mar 2014 #6

I don't want to get anyone in trouble, but I dont think personal pot usage compares to those other stevenleser Mar 2014 #13

I was about to confess to some major crimes in one of your polls and then I thought FSogol Mar 2014 #14

I agree, the feds are not going to get a warrant for a DU poll. Silly people. n-t Logical Mar 2014 #41

Did you vote in the poll? sabrina 1 Mar 2014 #51

Paranoid much? Skinner has had ONE warrant in the life of the DU for a threat. You really...... Logical Mar 2014 #40

Feds? No. Employers have been known to research/follow applicants, employees on the net. FSogol Mar 2014 #43

I've been smoking for over 30 yeras Politicalboi Mar 2014 #7

Used it pipi_k Mar 2014 #8

I voted other. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Mar 2014 #10

I use HEMP, not marijuana kentauros Mar 2014 #11

Tee shirts, rope, oil, food ... In_The_Wind Mar 2014 #18

And soap! kentauros Mar 2014 #19

Yes, canabbis here Feral Child Mar 2014 #28

it strikes me as odd how many people have raised a reasonable objection... mike_c Mar 2014 #15

It's not legal here in NYC yet, but police really don't pay attention much to users. stevenleser Mar 2014 #16

About 750,000 pot arrests a year, 90% of them for possession. Comrade Grumpy Mar 2014 #21

But under what circumstances? Were they traffic stops, were the police already looking at the person stevenleser Mar 2014 #23

I don't know who has that information, Steven. Comrade Grumpy Mar 2014 #27

And I take it you're not a young person of color in NYC? Comrade Grumpy Mar 2014 #22

Yes, person of color, and am young-ish looking, so I am told. stevenleser Mar 2014 #25

I was just called to jury panel for pot possession last month. ScreamingMeemie Mar 2014 #45

And the circumstances were? nt stevenleser Mar 2014 #47

Possession of 4.5 ounces (DA claimed intent) ScreamingMeemie Mar 2014 #48

I'm not 16 Feral Child Mar 2014 #29

It is legal and I don't use it. I might someday though. denverbill Mar 2014 #17

I don't use it, but might someday, for medical purposes. winter is coming Mar 2014 #20

I've never done marijuana WatermelonRat Mar 2014 #24

Have used, do not currently, and probably wouldn't if it were legal, but support legalization Scootaloo Mar 2014 #26

Other: One, I support and have always supported it being legal, regulated, and taxed. Warren DeMontague Mar 2014 #30

Interesting results. I am assuming there is polling bias for folks afraid to vote that they use pot. stevenleser Mar 2014 #31

Don't use marijuana now, but wouldn't say I'd NEVER consider using it. VScott Mar 2014 #32

Tried it, don't like it. NaturalHigh Mar 2014 #33

Why? I never tried it but wonder why you dislike it. nt Logical Mar 2014 #36

I just didn't like the buzz. NaturalHigh Mar 2014 #39

Makes sense. Some people dislike an alcohol buzz also. n-t Logical Mar 2014 #42

Other - I get stoned out of my gourd and it's legal Ohio Joe Mar 2014 #34

I don't use and couldn't due to restraints of employment, legal or not. Ikonoklast Mar 2014 #35

Same boat for me Not Sure Mar 2014 #54

I do whatever I think is right. The law is a secondary consideration. hunter Mar 2014 #44

Other. JoeyT Mar 2014 #49

Other: Pot is already legal in my state. SOteric Mar 2014 #50

This message was self-deleted by its author Th1onein Mar 2014 #52

I'm surprised so many did, frankly. 1000words Mar 2014 #56

This message was self-deleted by its author Th1onein Mar 2014 #57

Stopped using it decades ago. The only reason I'd use it again would be if I needed it Zorra Mar 2014 #55